ISSN:
1573-1111
Keywords:
Calix[8]arene
;
crystal structure
;
AlMe3
;
aromatic adduct
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Reaction of the methyl ether of calix[8]arene with AlMe3 yields [calix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·2 toluene,1, while that ofp-tert-butylcalix[8]arene gives [p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene methyl ether] [AlMe3]6·4 benzene,2. Both compounds1 and2 fail to react with alkali metal salts, MX. In1, the absence of a butylpara-substituent affords greater flexibility than is the case for thetert-butyl compound2. Thus, all six of the AlMe3 groups are located on the outside of the macrocyclic ring (in projection) in1, but two AlMe3 units are found on the inside in2. Colorless, air-sensitive crystals of1 belong to the triclinic space group $$P\bar 1$$ witha=13.690(8),b=14.317(4),c=14.738(6) Å, α=76.11(3), β=62.36(4), γ=82.41(4)o, andD c =1.06 g cm−3 forZ=1. Refinement led toR=0.101 for 1154 observed reflections.2 crystallizes in $$P\bar 1$$ with α=12.400(6),b=16.229(8),c=19.251(5) Å, α=96.17(3), β=107.25(3), γ=101.54(3)o, andD c =1.01 g cm−3 forZ=1. Refinement of2 gaveR=0.128 for 4351 observed reflections. The macrocyclic array in both1 and2 lies about a crystallographic center of inversion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00662997
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